The Taking Stock initiative, which began in 2005, aims to assess the historical and architectural importance of every Catholic church and chapel in England and Wales, categorised by diocese. The project is a partnership between the Patrimony Committee of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, individual dioceses, and Historic England. It is part-funded by Historic England.
83 RCDEA churches have been visited and documented in the Taking Stock project.
Bishop Smith cutting a cake. 3 observers in shot.
reverse: "St Mark's Ipswich 40th Anniversary 1st May 1999"
Bishop Smith at Altar celebrating Mass with priests assisting
reverse: "St Mark's Ipswich 40th Anniversary 1st May 1999"
Fr Paul's Ordination at St Mary's Church, Ipswich. Bishop Smith, on his right, Revd Alan Hopes (who will become Bishop of East Anglia)
UnknownSad to receive his letter - copied it to Fr Shryane and the CWL Regional Rep (Mrs Kathleen Mackenzie).
Invites the Bishop to their AGM in Ipswich for Mass and then luncheon and asked if he would say "a few words".
Barbara Cornish report. Norwich International Youth Club project doing well. Leeds Branch promised £1000 for a new computer to be used for language training activities. 12 young people expected from Kent soon.
Summary of the year's events for the section in 1998. 30 members.
Summary of the events for the section during 2000[?]
Summary of the events for the section to April 2006
Summary of the year's events for the section in 1998.
Pg1: Officer name, address and phone number - Branch / Central / South / North / Standing committee reps
Pg2: Officer name; address and phone number - South Area / Sections (Felixstow, Leiston, Ipswich, Woodbridge)
2 articles in on cutting
- Description of the visit by Archbishop Barbarito to the region.
- Use of laity for vital tasks because the diocese has too few priests. Bishop Clark called a special assembly to discuss the topic. Despite recent ordinations, there is going to be a shortfall of priests.
Description of Archbishop Barbarito's visit to the area.
Eastern Evening News (1882-)Suggest Canons Burditt and Frost and Frs Philpot and Wace for Commission on the division of the [Northampton] Diocese.
Downham Market is an issue on which we must stand - "whatever the personal holiness of Ossie (and God alone is the Judge here), he is corrupting a holy thing - and this is the hidden evil." Unwavering leadership is required. Confront Ossie with the obedience he owes, and, that the Pope has formally specified the circumstances in which the rite may be celebrated.
Tony Sketch should be given Downham market as his charge and say a publicised Mass there.
PPs (Aldeburgh, Wymondham, Felixstowe and Ipswich) make change-over on October 7th.
"On Good Friday morning, bright and early and in beautiful sunshine, the Easter message was proclaimed loud and clear in the centre of Ipswich, through hymns, scripture reading and prayers in an ecumenical event that embraced all." Story continues
Image 1: Procession gathered in Ipswich
"The annual pilgrimage to Ipswich's historic shrines concluded on 3rd September, drawing at least 75 attendees and featuring an appearance by the town's Mayor. Led by local clergy, the walk commemorates Cardinal Wolsey and focuses on Christian unity and devotion to Our Lady of Grace". Story continues.
1 image: crowd gathered on steps
"St Mark's Catholic Church in Ipswich began its Advent celebrations with a new Divine Mercy painting, commissioned by Fr Luke Goymour, and crafted by his brother, artist Ben Goymour. The five-foot oil painting replaces a small, faded image of the Divine Mercy, and as Fr Luke says, the new painting "enhances the church", story continues.
image 1: Fr Luke Goymour, Mr & Mrs Ben Goymour and painting
"Fr Francis (Sam) Leeder was presented with a letter from Bishop Alan Hopes and more thna £1,000 to celebrate his 80th birthday after parishioners at St Pancras held a secret collection for him." (Article continues...). Image of Fr Leeder.
The Catholic Universe (1860-2021)"East Anglia: An 80-year-old Ipswich priest retired on 1st September after an impressive 56 years in ministry." story continues.
image : Fr Francis with certificate